What is 45/72 Divided By 6/3

Solving $\frac{45}{72}\div\frac{6}{3}$

• Rewrite the Division as Multiplication by the Reciprocal:

$\frac{45}{72} \div \frac{6}{3} = \frac{45}{72} \times \frac{3}{6}$

• Multiply the Numerators: $45 \times 3 = 135$
• Multiply the Denominators: $72 \times 6 = 432$
• Form the New Fraction: $\frac{45}{72} \times \frac{6}{3} = \frac{135}{432}$

Let's Simplify $\frac{135}{432}$

• Find the Greatest Common Divisor (GCD) of $135$ and $432$. The GCD of $135$ and $432$ is $27$.
• Divide both the numerator and the denominator by the GCD:$\frac{135 \div 27}{432 \div 27} = \frac{5}{16}$

Answer $\frac{45}{72}\div\frac{6}{3} = \frac{5}{16}$

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